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Menstrual Health Management
Abstract: Menstrual health and hygiene continue to be the most challenging developing issue today. Not only do deep-rooted taboos, myths and misinformation create the illusion that menstruation is inherently shameful, unpleasant and weird, but in many developing countries, women and girls often lack access to hygienic sanitary materials and basic facilities, such as toilets, clean water and soap, necessary for good menstrual hygiene management (MHM). They are unaware of the consequences …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 97s–102s Read article
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Effect of Nutrition Counseling on Anthropometry of Middle Aged Type 2 Diabetics
Abstract: A sample of 90 middle-aged type 2 diabetics (45 male and 45 female) was selected from the OPD of the Government Sardar Patel Medical College and Hospital, Bikaner, and were equally divided in three groups on the basis of BMI, obese, normal weight and underweight. Further, equal number of males and females were studied under each group. Purposive sampling was used to select the subjects who were suffering from type …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Body Composition Assessment of Young Adult Females Using Body Composition Analyzer
Abstract: This cross-sectional research investigation assessed the nutritional status and body composition of university young female students of 18–28 years of age, devoid of any apparent or known health problems. A total of 30 subjects participated in the study. Nutritional status of the subjects was assessed using body mass index (BMI) and body composition analyzer BC-420 MA. Results of BMI revealed that it ranged from 15.2 to 28.8 kg/m2 with mean …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Road Accidents among Adolescents
Abstract: A systematic investigation will provide dynamic understanding about the road accidents, incidence, causes and actions for traffic safety among adolescents according to demographic and clinical data on all accident victims admitted age between 12 and 20 years. There were 257 (95.2%) males and 13 (4.8%) females. There were 12 (4.4%) deaths, 9 (75%) due to traumatic brain injuries [1]. Due to vast mechanization of today’s world, youngsters have been provided …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Patterns of Life Style and Hygienic Conditions among the Selected Rural School Going Adolescent Girls at Thakurgaon Sadar Areas, Bangladesh
Abstract: The nutritional status, life style behavior, knowledge of hygiene, and food intake patterns of 225 school going adolescent girls studying in class seven to ten were assessed by a cross-sectional study in different rural schools of Thakurgaon Upazila during January to June 2013. About 42.2% of the respondents had seven to eight members in their family but only 23.6% of their monthly family income was higher than 9000 tk. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Gir Cow Milk: The Wealthy Nutrition for Human Health
Abstract: It protects the consumer from all the types of lifestyle disorders. Gir cow milk is with amino acid that helps human being to fight with diseases (examples: pains in joints; asthma; obesity; insomnia). Gir cow milk protects the cells of colon from causing cancer. It helps human body to develop strong immunity. Gir cow milk has the properties of antioxidation. Gir cow milk is a rich source of calcium that …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay (PCR Mycobacterium Tuberculosis): A Revolution in Management of Tuberculosis
Abstract: Background: Workup of pulmonary tuberculosis depends upon sputum microscopy. Sputum microscopy is less sensitive, human resource dependent and time consuming. Sometimes, it lead us to a delay in the diagnosis and may result in the spread of the disease. This seriously disturbs TB control program. There is a need for a more sensitive method. Similarly, early detection of rifampicin resistance is also of utmost importance to prevent MDR strains from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Hepatitis B and its Vaccination of Mothers in Urban Slums and Business Communities of Delhi
Abstract: To assess and compare knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers of eligible children regarding Hepatitis B and its prevention in urban slums and business communities of Delhi, a population based, comparative cross-sectional survey was carried out in the urban slums located adjacent to Maulana Azad Medical College and business locality Tilak Nagar located in West Delhi district of Delhi. The study was conducted among 128 mothers in business community and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Factors Influencing the Desire to Have a Baby Among Mothers on ARV Drugs Attending the ART Clinic in Mekelle Hospital
Abstract: Background፡ With the introduction of HAART there has been dramatic reduction in mortality and morbidity, quality of life has been changed and new infections have dropped markedly. Most recently fertility issue in HIV positive men and women are becoming increasingly important. Advance in treatment such as zidovudine and other drugs together with cesarean section and breast milk substitution has decreased vertical transmission to about 2%. This makes parenting a viable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Adherence to PMTCT and Its Associated Factors among Women Who Visited Maternity Care Services in Mekelle Public Hospitals in 2014
Abstract: Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) remains a challenge in low- and middle-income countries. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, next to Nigeria. The country’s poor socioeconomic status, and repeatedly poverty stricken society depends on subsistence farming. The health status has also been explained with high morbidity and mortality and low life expectancy (49 years). Thus, this paper attempts to assess the adherence and its associated factors …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Partograph: An Essential Tool for Midwives to Manage Labor at Public Health Institutions in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: A partograph is a graphical presentation of a woman’s progress of labour. Once the woman has true signs of labour and reaches active first stage of labor, the midwife initiates the use of the partograph to record her findings. Prolonged labor; mainly due to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), which may result in obstructed labor, maternal dehydration, ruptured uterus, obstetric fistulae, fetal asphyxia, fetal brain damage, infection and death of both mother …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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New Topics in Serum Copeptin Levels in Hypertension: Is There an Interrelation with Inflammatory Biomarkers?
Abstract: This study aimed to test the hypothesis that the link between serum copeptin (Cop) levels and hypertension is related to low grade of inflammation and atherosclerosis indices. This observational cross section study was done in the Department of Biology, College of Science at the University of Al-Mustansiriya in Baghdad, Iraq. A total number of 18 healthy subjects (Group I) and 66 patients (Group II) were enrolled in this study. Patients …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Cryptosporidium parvum Mediated Diarrhea in Immunocompromised Patients
Abstract: Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the important diarrheal agents, especially in malnourished children and immunocompromised patients. Of the many species, Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptosporidium hominis are the two major species that cause water borne outbreaks. The geographic difference in the distribution of parasite has been attributed to sources and its mode of transmission. The parasite is able to survive in the environment for long time and is resistant to many …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Assessment of Routine Child Immunization and Associated Factors Among Children Under Two Years of Age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia
Abstract: Objective: Expanded programme on immunization (EPI) is one of the greatest achievements in medicine and public health, greatly reducing morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Despite various initiatives and campaigns, programme improvement was marginalized in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess routine child immunization and associated factors among children less than two years of age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on mothers …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Assessing the Growth and Development of Children with Celiac Disease (1–12 years): A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Introduction: Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease. It affects genetically susceptible individual by making the small intestine permanently sensitive to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley. Celiac disease is caused by intake of gluten. Patient with celiac disease experiences diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss and failure to thrive due to malabsorption. Objective: To assess the growth and development of children with celiac disease (1–12 years) attending the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude & Practices of Hepatitis B Infection and Serum Antibody Analysis among Hepatitis B Vaccinated Healthcare Workers in Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Abstract: Introduction: Health care workers are particularly at high risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other infections through needle stick injuries (NSI). HBV transmission can be contained through vaccination among health care workers (HCWs). However, 10-15% individuals have poor response. This study was therefore done to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) and to evaluate the anti-HBs antibody titres in HBV vaccinated HCWs in tertiary care hospital. Material and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Effect of Nicotine on Cytokine Production by Human Mononuclears: Perspective of COVID-19
Abstract: Nicotine is present in the tobacco-containing products such as cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snus (an oral tobacco) and pipe tobacco. In Indian population, nicotine containing products are consumed by the 57% of population either in chewing form or smoking form. The correlation of nicotine and lung cancer in chronic smokers as well as nicotine consumption and COVID-19 incidence has to be justified. Hence current research was carried to study the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Molecular Characterization of Environmental and Clinical Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria Isolates from Copper Mines and Miners in Zambia
Abstract: Background: The active and ex-miners have high risk factors for Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) disease due to the high burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, tuberculosis and silicosis through extensive use of aerosolised water for dust control in the mining environment. The study aimed at the isolation and characterization of nontuberculous mycobacteria from the miners and ex-miners in Zambia. Methods: Sputum samples were collected from 85 miners and ex-miners132 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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A Review on: Current Approaches on gout
Abstract: The term gout commonly is used to refer painful arthritis attack, but gouty arthritis is only one manifestation of gout. Gout is a chronic inflammatory disease which is characterized by the deposition of urate in synovial. It is a most effective inflammatory arthritis in men and appears to be increasing in both prevalence and incidence. Uric acid is measured in the form of sodium urate in plasma, so we called …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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A Case Report on Metformin-induced Pancreatitis
Abstract: Metformin is a biguanide commonly used in type 2 diabetes mellitus. About 2% of acute pancreatitis is caused by drugs. Drug induced pancreatitis cases generally do not cause much harm but rarely results in fatality. Metformin is considered to be a safe drug with minimal side effects and only few papers suggest Metformin is associated with drug induced pancreatitis. Among the published case reports the mechanism postulated are drug overdose, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–10 Read article